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Kangaroo Causes Crash on Alabama Interstate, Escapes Unscathed

4/30/2025

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A kangaroo unexpectedly hopped into the spotlight on Interstate 85 in Macon County, Alabama, causing a two-vehicle crash around noon on Tuesday. The incident prompted a brief lane closure as authorities and the kangaroo's owner worked together to safely capture the playful creature, which emerged unscathed and returned home shortly after the chaos.

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A kangaroo unexpectedly hopped into the spotlight on Interstate 85 in Macon County, Alabama, causing a two-vehicle crash around noon on Tuesday. The incident prompted a brief lane closure as authorities and the kangaroo's owner worked together to safely capture the playful creature, which emerged unscathed and returned home shortly after the chaos.